Effective Date: January 31, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how BlockedDrainPlumberMelbourne.au ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, https://blockeddrainplumbermelbourne.au. This policy is designed to inform you about what cookies are, the types of cookies we use, how we use them, and your choices regarding cookies. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the website owners. Cookies can be "session cookies" (which are deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).
We use different types of cookies on our website to provide you with the best possible browsing experience. The cookies we use fall into the following categories:
These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our website. They enable core functionalities such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, our website cannot function properly.
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use services such as Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and usage patterns, which helps us improve our website and services.
Functionality cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your language preferences or the region you are in) to provide enhanced and personalized features. These cookies may also be used to provide services you have requested.
We may use advertising or marketing cookies to deliver relevant advertisements to you and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. These cookies may track your browsing habits across different websites to build a profile of your interests.
We use cookies to:
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party service providers. These third parties may use cookies to collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites. For example, we use Google Analytics to help us analyze how users interact with our website. These third-party cookies are subject to the respective privacy policies of these external providers.
Cookies can remain on your device for different periods:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Provider | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential | Preserves user session state across page requests. | BlockedDrainPlumberMelbourne.au | Session |
| _ga | Analytics | Registers a unique ID to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. | Google Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Registers a unique ID to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. | Google Analytics | 24 hours |
| _gat | Analytics | Used to throttle request rate. | Google Analytics | 1 minute |
| cookie_consent | Essential | Stores the user's cookie consent state for the current domain. | BlockedDrainPlumberMelbourne.au | 1 year |
| IDE | Advertising | Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report the website user's actions after viewing or clicking one of the advertiser's ads. | 1 year |
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. When you visit our website, you may be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to manage your cookie preferences. You can change your preferences at any time by adjusting your browser settings or by revisiting the cookie consent banner if available.
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. Below are links to instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality and features of our website.
If you are located in the European Union or the European Economic Area, we process your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive. We obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device and provide you with clear information about the cookies we use. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: